CPSC2019-05-21
ION Audio Recalls Portable Speakers Due to Explosion Hazard
Shenzhen Fenda Technology Co., Ltd., China
Hazard
Hydrogen gas can leak from the portable speaker battery when charging and the speaker can burst, posing an explosion hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable speakers and contact ION Audio for a refund in the form of an ION Audio gift card.
Sold at
Sport Express was sold exclusively at Best Buy from June 2018 through May 2019 for about $70. Cornerstone, Cornerstone Glow, and Keystone were sold at various electronics stores nationwide and online from March 2016 through March 2019. Cornerstone and Cornerstone Glow sold for about $100 and the Keystone sold for about $200.
Affected count
About 41,000
Injuries reported
Ion Audio has received five reports of speakers exploding including four incidents resulting in property damage to the surrounding area. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Portable speakers
Consumer contact
ION Audio toll-free at 833-682-0371 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.ionaudio.com and click on recalls located at the top of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/ION-Audio-Recalls-Portable-Speakers-Due-to-Explosion-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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